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September 11, 2017

Project Your Chromebook’s Image

Google Cast for Education is a Chrome extension used to project or cast your Chromebook’s image to a display for all to see while you wirelessly roam your classroom and drive your instruction. Not only can teachers share their screen but students can also share their screens wirelessly from anywhere in the classroom.

Sign in to Google.
Install Google Cast for Edu from the webstore.
See video for teacher setup and student side setup.

Google Cast for Education – teacher app
Google Cast – student app (already under ‘more’)

September 7, 2017

Growth Mindset Motivation

Do you ever think, “I can’t do this?”
Have you ever gotten an answer wrong? or made a mistake? or simply just failed?

To succeed takes effort. Watch this powerful 5 minute video to pump you up and believe in yourself.

https://youtu.be/SrsUZgdu1aE

15 Tips to Remember When Promoting a Growth Mindset in the Classroom

September 1, 2017

Naming Versions for Writing in Google Docs

Rough Draft, Revised Draft, or Final Version?

If you use Google Docs for writing, check out this new feature now available in the Version History.

The option to name versions makes it even easier to see student progress and provide better feedback and assessment. This provides more support for student writing to be a process, with the goal to improve their writing over time with feedback, reflection, and revision.

This would work within the Schoology platform as well.

August 10, 2017

PowerTeacher Pro – New Web-Based Version

PowerTeacher Pro is a new version for Chromebook users which requires no Java.

Launch Chrome and from my.ccps.us, go to PowerTeacher. Log in and select PowerTeacher Pro from the top left menu on your dashboard. This version is web-based. There is no chrome app or extension to install. View intro below to become familiar with the interface.

https://youtu.be/WPFGhjIkqSY